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Written by Super User

Published: 14 March 2013

2018 Applications are Available

Sci-Q Update: Due to the winter storms and PEEC's week-long loss of power, the Sci-Q deadline has been extended to April 15. If you have already submitted an application and you have not received a confirmation, please resend your completed application. Occasionally power outages cause glitches with our email system.

Come be a part of this unique, week-long camp designed for aspiring scientists like you! The Sci-Q Project will be held from Sunday, July 1 - Saturday, July 7, 2018 at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) located in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania.

Students will interact with local college professors, hand-picked for their fun, approachable nature, as they showcase their research in a variety of fascinating fields. They'll also share their personal stories about the challenges and rewards of becoming scientists.

It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that will give you a definite edge in this exciting career path. The program is limited to just 20 talented students who will be entering grades 8-10 in the fall of 2018.

The 2018 Sci-Q Project is funded by Sanofi Pasteur. Each student who is accepted is asked to pay only a nominal fee ($75.00) to participate in the program, while the balance of the tuition, room, and board will be covered.

Topics to be Explored

Genetic Engineering

Geology and Paleontology

Wildlife Biology

Anatomy and Physiology

Entomology

Neuroscience

Organic Chemistry Science

Environmental Science

Education

Participants will conduct fieldwork on an ongoing scientific research project during the week. Field trips are also planned for the week.

Project Timeline

April 30, 2018 May 10, 2018- Payment of $75 fee to PEEC with acceptance verification

July 1, 2018 - Arrival at PEEC 2:00-4:00 pm

July 1 - July 7, 2018 - SCI-Q PROJECT

July 7, 2018 - Departure from PEEC 11:00am

To see videos from previous Sci-Q camps, check PEEC's YouTube Video Page. Applications are competitive! Please complete the application and submit to PEEC. Applications can be scanned and emailed with the subject line: Sci-Q Project to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.or mailed to PEEC, 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328.

Discounts and Camperships

Quick Jump

Discounts

Discounts are taken from the tuition of camp and do not include the cost of additional services such as bagged lunches or transportation. Discounts cannot be combined.

Early Bird Discount - Register your child by the end of March for a 10% discount! PEEC must have received a completed camper registration form and a nonrefundable deposit per session by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2017. Cannot be combined with other discounts.

Friend of PEEC (Scarlet Tanager and above) - 10% discount. Cannot be combined with other promotions. To become a Friend of PEEC, please visit our membership donation page, call 570-828-2319, or stop by to sign up!

Sibling Discount - If enrolling two or more campers the same week from the same family, save $10 per child for day camp or $20 per child for residential camp. This discount can be used for multiple siblings and weeks but cannot be combined with other discounts.

Park Partner Discount - If you work for the National Park Service or a park partner organization, your child may be eligible for a discount. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for details. Discount cannot be combined with other promotions.

For more information or to take advantage of these discounts, please contact the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at 570-828-2310 ext. 240.

Camperships (Financial Assistance)

Camperships can help offset the cost of our camp program for up to two weeks and are given on a first-come, first-serve basis. Funding for camperships is provided by the Heather Rosborough Fund, the Biondo Family Foundation, and Buck-a-Book donations.

To apply for a campership, submit the following documents to PEEC:

A copy of your National School Lunch Program (NSLP) eligibility letter (Determine eligibility here using chart on second page of document)

A letter explaining the financial need of your family

A list of which sessions you’d like to send your child to camp

After PEEC receives the items listed above, you will be contacted about your family’s eligibility. Unfortunately, PEEC cannot guarantee, confirm or hold spaces for campers until a registration form and deposit are received.

Financial aid may cover up to 50% of a camper's tuition for up to two weeks.

If you have any questions or need assistance with this process, call PEEC at 570-828-2319, or email our This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Merit Based Camperships for Residential Camp

PEEC will award four merit based camperships to attend residential camp programs to those who show interest in environmental education, sustainable living, and an appreciation for nature. These camperships will cover 50% ($375) of a residential program, leaving the family to fund the remaining 50% ($375).

Requirements:

To be eligible, potential campers must submit a typed essay describing 1) why attending a week of residential camp at PEEC is important to them and 2) how they incorporate environmental education, sustainable living, and/or an appreciation for nature into their lives in the past, the present and/or potentially the future.

Essays must be typed and 400-500 words (usually about 2-3 pages double spaced) and submitted as a Microsoft Word document or PDF. Qualified campers will be entering grades 5 through 11 in the fall of 2018 and must write the essay themselves. One entry per camper.

Submission:

Submit the following information to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.:

Full name of camper and grade they will be entering in the fall of 2018

The specific residential program applicant is interested in attending

Parent(s)’ name, email, address, and phone number where they can be reached

Attached Word document or PDF

Deadline:

Friday, May 18 at 4:30pm

Other details:

Essays will be judged based on sincere or meaningful discussion of the impact of PEEC’s camp and its mission.

Awarded recipients will be notified on June 1 via email. Upon accepting the campership, families will have until June 15 to register and pay the deposit on their camp week.

Any unclaimed or remaining campership awards will be dispersed on a rolling basis – please check back to this page for updates.

Homeschool Programs

A Great Resource for Homeschool Families

Pocono Environmental Education Center offers a variety of classes and can tailor them to multiple age groups. Our classes are designed for groups of 15 participates, this includes adults and children as part of the class. Minimum group size is 9 participates. At PEEC, homeschooled students can learn and have fun with classes such as team building, orienteering, interpretive hikes, canoeing, hands-on ecology classes, and more. Hands-On Field Study – Classes meet science requirements for PA, NY, & NJ. We offer these programs October through March.

Ages 3 and younger:

Ø1 hour of programming (average 4-5 activities).

Ø$10 for one child and one adult. Maximum group size is 7 adults and 7 children.

Ø*Complimentary play room is available for ages 3 and younger with scheduling of any older age group programming. (Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.)*

Ages 4 to 6 years old:

Ø1.5 hours of programming (average 4-6 activities).

Ø$10 for one child. Maximum group size of 10 children.

ØFirst adult chaperone free, $5 for each additional adult up to 5 total.

Ages 7 to 9 years old:

Ø1.5 hour of programming (activities vary with class selection).

Ø$10 per child with maximum of 12 children.

ØFirst adult chaperone free, $5 per additional adult up to 3 total.

Ages 10 to 13 years old:

Ø1.5 hours of programming (activities vary with class selection).

Ø$10 per child with maximum of 13 students.

ØFirst adult free, $5 per additional adult up 3 total.

Ø*This age range is eligible for low ropes, team building and canoeing*

For a older groups of 15+ students, we are happy to provide programming. Please call PEEC at 570-828-2319 for further information.

Programs

“Our task must be to free ourselves by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty…Look deep into nature and you will understand everything better.”

Albert Einstein

PEEC is an ideal place for academic programs, team building, family programs, scouts, retreats, conferences, and workshops. Individualized programs are designed by PEEC staff to meet each group’s specific needs. Facilities are available year-round and are designed for individuals and groups of all sizes.

Calendar / Public Programs

Family Programs

Weekend getaways are scheduled throughout the year and include lodging, meals, and educational programs.

Meetings & Retreats

PEEC welcomes the oppportunity to host programs, meetings, reunions, retreats, conferences, workshops, camps, or special occasions. PEEC works closely and cooperatively with all guests to insure a successful experience.